Assistant District Attorney- SF

New Mexico Administrative Office of the District Attorneys; Santa Fe (NM); Remote; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Vision

Dental

Health

PTO

Job summary

New Mexico Administrative Office of the District Attorneys is seeking an entry-level attorney to prosecute criminal and non-criminal cases in Santa Fe. The role involves handling misdemeanors and lower-level felonies, performing legal research, and assisting trial teams.

Juris Doctor degree and active New Mexico license are required. The incumbent will work under supervision, draft legal documents, and interact with other criminal justice agencies.

Qualifications

• J. D. degree and current license to practice law in New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Handle misdemeanors and lower level felony cases, such as DWIs and bad check cases.
• Perform legal research for felony cases for higher level Attorneys; assist in trial teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and participate in trial preparation as needed.

Skills

Criminal prosecution knowledge

Rules of evidence

Rules of criminal procedure

Legal research

Draft legal documents

Communication

Work independently

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Purpose

This position provides for the prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases.

Supervision

Incumbent receives general to intensive supervision as needed from the assigned supervisor.

Examples of Work Performed:

Incumbent handles a variety of misdemeanors and lower level felony cases, such as DWIs and bad checkcases; does legal research for felony cases for higher level Attorneys; assists in trial teams; performsnon-prosecution duties as assigned and performs other related job duties. Felony work is performedunder supervision.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This an entry level position of the attorney series. The incumbent is expected to become fully effective in this position within three years.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in office and courtroom environments. Physical effort and travel may be required.Incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and/or conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This position requires basic knowledge and skills in the areas of criminal prosecution, rules of evidenceand rules of criminal procedure; public relations; organization; basic computer skills; ability to draft legaldocuments; ability to work effectively with other criminal justice agencies; ability to communicateeffectively; ability to research and analyze information and situations. This position worksindependently and makes decisions within guidelines which include decisions to dismiss, proceed to trialor negotiate plea agreements. Seeks guidance from assigned supervisor and/or higher level attorneys.

Requirements

J. D. degree and current license to practice law in New Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications:

Legal experience totaling up to at least one (1) year.

• part-time and remote options are available

Salary Range: $72,301-$90,377

Benefits include: Retirement, VIsion, Dental, Health, PTO